How to Know It May Be Time for Air Conditioner Service

The temperature this time of year will make anyone grateful for their hardworking, reliable air conditioner for keeping them comfortable. The relief you feel entering a cool home from being outside in a boiling summer day can’t be beat. There are several reasons you may walk in one day and find that your AC isn’t working as it used to. Occasionally, it’s entirely too hot outside for your air conditioner to keep up (this could be a sizing problem), or maybe your filter has become congested, your thermostat may be the issue or perhaps your coils are dirty.

An AC that isn’t keeping you cool may also be running empty on refrigerant. If this is the circumstance, there are a number of tell-tale signs you can be on the look-out for to indicate it is time to call in the experts at Colvin's Inc in Excelsior Springs for air conditioner service.

Increase in Utility Bills

If you’ve noticed an increase in your utility bills, that is a possible sign of low refrigerant. Your air conditioner will work tougher and longer trying to cool your home if it is lacking refrigerant. This will create a clear increase in your utility bills.

Your Home Isn't Cool

If you’re uncovering that your air conditioner isn’t maintaining the temperature set on the thermostat or that it’s taking longer to cool things down, you’ll want to have your system looked at by a professional. A technician will be able to find the problem that’s going on with your unit and get you cooled down in no time.

Ice Buildup or Water

A positive sign of trouble is finding any ice on your outdoor AC unit. Low refrigerant will cause your unit’s evaporator coil to get too cold, which can cause the moisture around your refrigerant line to freeze. A frozen compressor line could lead to compressor damage, which is a pricey repair. It’s a good idea to call an expert at the first sign of ice or water.

If any of these symptoms of low refrigerant are occurring with your air conditioner is an important to call in a pro to get things looked at and fixed before it leads to a major breakdown. The experts at Colvin's Inc in Excelsior Springs are here to help keep you cool this summer. Give us a call at 816-630-2702.

With more than 100 years in the field, Lennox has continuously provided industry-leading innovation and technology while maintaining strict durability and reliability standards. The experts at Colvin's Inc help bring those standards to Excelsior Springs so that you can always maintain complete home comfort. If you’re looking for a new HVAC system or even if you just have a question about what we carry, give us a shout at 816-630-2702 or set up an appointment with us online. We’d love to hear from you.